Just like that, there’s a chill in the air. The field has faded, the hermit thrushes are gone, and the hummingbirds are draining the feeders fast in preparation for their own journey. Our friend summer has turned a corner.

There’s something humbling and sacred about seeing trampled plants where a deer gave birth to her fawn and left it, safely hidden, while she went foraging for food and distracting potential predators. The milkweed is already bouncing back, ready for its role as monarch nursery. Nature, I tell ya.

Hey NOAA. You ok?

And now for the big reveal most of you already guessed: I'm in Knit Stars Season 10! Come to Maine and escape into the magic of swatch therapy with me. Oh, and there'll be cake. Here's my affiliate link for all the details: knitstars.com/masterclass/...

Last fall, I got an email that sparked an idea that has given me so much grounding and comfort and creative joy. I had no idea how much we’d be needing that now. On April 13, I finally get to talk about it. I’ll have all the details in my secret newsletter (link in profile) if you’re interested.

Augusta, Maine, understood the assignment. #HandsOff

Good morning! Anyone feel like taking a walk today?

“The 5 things Pete Hegseth did last week” - Shared classified attack plans on an unsecured commercial chat application. - Denied doing it. - Denied the plans were classified. - Denied the plans were plans. - Attacked the journalist who proved he was lying.

You know it’s bad when you’re vastly more qualified than any of the actual cabinet members.

AOC & Bernie Sanders spoke to 86,000 people over three days in Arizona, Nevada & Colorado. Millions tuned in online. Bernie: “If you think Trump and his friends are not watching this, you’re mistaken.” #FightOligarchy

Since our legacy media isn’t doing a sufficient job of conveying just how big the resistance is, here’s a clip of what people were doing yesterday in New Jersey.

News Eye@newseye.bsky.social · last yr.

HUGE protest against Elon Musk & Tesla in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Saturday. For those who say protest doesn’t work, Tesla stock is plummeting, Tesla sales are crashing and many Tesla owners can’t offload their cars quick enough. #TeslaTakedown (🎥 Danned If You Do, via TikTok)

Happy March 15th. #TheIdesofTrump

I feel another swatch coming on…

I feel a swatch coming on.

If one wants to finish consuming all one’s remaining butter and jam, one must procure a proper vessel.

This very good boy wants you to know that the world is still a dumpster fire but red is his favorite color and if you have any snacks he’d like them please, thank you.

The world is an absolute dumpster fire right now. I take comfort in knowing that somewhere in Paris there’s a woman feeling quite chuffed that she managed to get this chair home safe and sound. Long may she ride and reign.

Scenes from a Sunday walk along the Marne, whose waters are beginning to recede after last week’s flood. All hail the restorative powers of going outside.

95% of Maine heating oil comes from Canada. But don’t worry, Senator Susan Collins has plans to ask nicely for an exception to the tariffs and them apologize and back away when they laugh in her face. Excellent leadership.

There’s balancing information intake with self-care, and then there’s occasionally needing to scream because none of this, I repeat none of this, is normal or ok. youtube.com/shorts/zBYoY...

What The F***?!

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Good morning from the not-USA, where I’ve been seeking refuge for a few weeks. I’m about to make a bread run. Anyone want anything?

It’s a brisk sunny Friday here in Maine. I’m sipping my second coffee and making a list of what needs to be done today, to try and wrangle the jangle in my brain. How’s everyone else doing?

Is anyone else struggling with saying“happy New Year” when we know and dread what actually lies ahead? And yet I refuse to be robbed of all optimism. So, I wish us all a New Year of strength, community, possibility, resistance, and resilience.

I knew he’d have to leave us one day, but that doesn’t make it any easier. May his life of service be an example to us all.

News Eye@newseye.bsky.social · 2y ago

The 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, has died aged 100. He served one term but Carter redefined what a President could achieve after leaving office. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humanitarian, conflict resolution and human rights work.

Merry eve from a snowy Maine.

Mood.

I swear, baking is such witchcraft. Need nurturing? Cast a cookie spell. This one came from a dear friend, who got it from her grandma: Gingersnaps, with the requisite snap on the perimeter but a phenomenal chew in the center.

So basically we’re paying more than any other country in the world for healthcare, and our reward is being sick the longest. 🫠

Bloomberg News@bloomberg.com · 2y ago

Even as Americans live longer, they spend more of their years in poor health than any other country, a new study shows. People in the US live with illness for 12.4 years on average – up from 10.9 years in 2000, according to a study published by the American Medical Association

It’s going to take one hell of a rigorous spiritual practice to make it through the next four years.

Good morning BlueSky friends! My feed needs color and texture. Who are your favorite inspiring and uplifting creative people on here?